The judge in Portland rejects a plea agreement because there was no reward for the whistle-blower who exposed pollution.
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‘Wild party’ in Waterboro leads to 2 arrests
Also, several minors are issued summonses for illegal possession of alcohol, the York County sheriff says.
Biddeford School Committee member indicted on assault charges
Dennis Anglea, 58, denies claims that he was violent and had sex with a woman he called a friend.
South Portland man pleads guilty to role in bank robbery
Waddah Siedahmed was involved in a robbery of a Key Bank branch in Portland on Nov. 17, according to court records.
Maine Voices: Speeding costs lives, medical bills, property and environmental damage
Too often, drivers view the posted speed limit as a mere suggestion.
Men charged with stealing and killing dog have bail hearing
A Hancock County judge sets bail at $1,000 apiece for Nathan Burke and Justin Chipman, who are accused of stealing a Winter Harbor man’s Hummer and his Boston terrier-pug mix named Franky.
One of two suspects in Biddeford hate crime is granted bail and released
While Dusty Leo, 27, is monitored through an ankle bracelet and must return to his job, the other suspect, Maurice Diggins, 34, has agreed to be held in custody pending trial.
Lisbon man arrested after man stabbed in Lewiston
Meanwhile, a woman is reported to have stabbed herself inside an apartment.
South Paris man gets 4 years for stabbing girlfriend’s estranged husband
Michael Barrucci pleaded guilty to assault for the attack at a Lewiston barbershop in December after counts of attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault were dropped.
Westbrook man charged with drug trafficking after late night traffic stop
During the roadside investigation, police searched passenger Makonnen Berhe, 27, of Westbrook, and found 18 grams crack cocaine and $2,500 in suspected drug proceeds.